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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 14, 2026 at 10:34 PM ET · Updated July 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

Columnist declares Western civilization superior and welcomes the controversy

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

Columnists at Instapundit and American Spectator assert that Western civilization is superior and say the claim should be stated openly despite potential offense. The pieces welcome the controversy that follows making the argument publicly.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 18 hr ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Instapundit. Verification tier: Corroborated — reported by at least two independent outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Instapundit 1 hr ago
SAY IT LOUD AND PROUD: The West Is a Superior Civilization (And I Don’t Care If That Offends You).
American Spectator 18 hr ago
The West Is a Superior Civilization (And I Don’t Care If That Offends You)

Coverage timeline

Jul 14, 10:34 PM ET
18 hr ago
American Spectator
The West Is a Superior Civilization (And I Don’t Care If That Offends You)
Jul 15, 3:50 PM ET
1 hr ago
Instapundit
SAY IT LOUD AND PROUD: The West Is a Superior Civilization (And I Don’t Care If That Offends You).
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